Dad Nails Why Men's Bathrooms Need Changing Tables, for Those Who Don't Get It

In fighting for moms and dads to share equal parts of the entire parenting pie, we often forget the many societal setbacks in place that make doing so very difficult. For years, parents have been speaking out about the lack of changing tables in men's bathrooms all over the country, but this new dad's tweets about the phenomenon perfectly explain just how necessary they are.

After his first child was born, educator Clint Smith began to take notice of the fact that very few men's restrooms have changing tables.

Smith says the lack of resources for fathers actually ends up making thing harder on moms.

Even when busy or wrangling other kids, moms are often forced to take over diaper-changing duties from dads when in public. "More than being an inconvenience for me and other dads, it's mostly an inconvenience for women."

Whether it be the lack of changing tables or comments about dads "babysitting" their kids, Smith claims that our society is set up to "let dads off the hook."

While that may seem like a small drop in the bucket, it is definitely an important step forward. In the meantime, it is vital that concerned fathers like Clint Smith continue to speak out about the lack of resources available to dads so that we can continue to foster change.